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SUMMARY:Those Rocks Are Alive! The Science of Desert Varnish
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Tim Beagley will explore how desert varnish forms\, what it’s made of\, and how it fits the scientific definition of a biofilm. He’ll highlight the research that has helped scientists unravel its origins\, revisit the long-standing debate over its biology\, and discuss the possible ecological roles it may play. The talk will also cover recent studies on the geographic distribution\, classification\, and viability of desert varnish. This presentation is an expanded and updated version of the lecture Dr. Beagley delivered several years ago at Hot Tomato.  \nDr. Beagley earned his PhD in Biology studying the molecular evolution and interactions of animals that make up coral reef ecosystems. He is also a VIP (Volunteers-In-Parks) volunteer at Colorado National Monument\, where he supports National Park Service educational programs.  \nMonument on Tap is a CNMA lecture series that takes the learning out of the park and into the community—supporting local voices\, shared knowledge\, and meaningful connection.  \nPatrick from Chef Shaggy will be hosting a hot dog truck for us! Classic dogs\, chili dogs and Chicago dogs will be for sale. Water and canned soda will also be available. Please come early to order.  \nPlease help support CNMA! Your donation directly supports CNMA programming and helps advance the mission of the National Park Service by providing meaningful special events\, presentations\, and educational opportunities that connect our community to the Colorado National Monument. Donate to CNMA  \nDetails:       \n\nDate: Saturday\, February\, 21\, 2026\n\n\nTime: Arrive at 11:00 am to order food and beverages from Chef Shaggy’s hot dog truck. Lecture will start at 11:30- 12ish (or after everyone has ordered their food.)\n\n\nLocation: Confluence Center – 2596 Dos Rios Drive\, Grand Junction\, CO 81501 \n\n\nRegistration: Please make an RSVP for each attendee. Cost is a suggested $10 donation-Cash donation accepted on site or Donate Here. \n\n 
URL:https://coloradonma.org/event/the-science-of-desert-varnish-those-rocks-are-alive-2-21-2026/
LOCATION:Confluence Center\, 2596 Dos Rios Drive\, grand junction\, CO\, 81507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monument on Tap Series
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SUMMARY:Into Lion Country: Research on Colorado’s Top Predator- RSVP CLOSED- PROGRAM IS FULL
DESCRIPTION:Mountain lions are elusive but essential to healthy Colorado ecosystems. In this program\, Genevieve Fuller shares findings from the Book Cliffs research on how lions move\, what habitats they rely on\, and how they coexist with people. Learn how biologists track and study these secretive predators and how the science guides wildlife management in western Colorado\, including near Colorado National Monument.   \n Genevieve Fuller is a wildlife biologist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife specializing in large carnivore and ungulate (elk\, deer etc.) management. Her career has focused on big game species and wolves across the western United States\, including work with the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program in Arizona and long-term gray wolf monitoring in Minnesota and Yellowstone. She has extensive experience in wildlife capture\, aerial telemetry\, and field research in remote environments\, and is passionate about using science to inform conservation and coexistence.   \nMonument on Tap is a CNMA lecture series that takes the learning out of the park and into the community—supporting local voices\, shared knowledge\, and meaningful connection.  \nPlease help support CNMA! Your donation directly supports CNMA programming and helps advance the mission of the National Park Service by providing meaningful special events\, presentations\, and educational opportunities that connect our community to the Colorado National Monument. Donate to CNMA  \nDetails:       \n\nDate: March 26th\, 2026\n\n\nTime: 5:30 pm- Please come early to order food and drinks. The talk will start at 6:00 pm\n\n\nLocation: Kannah Creek Brewing Company 1960 N 12th St\, Grand Junction\, CO 81501\n\n\nRegistration: Please make an RSVP for each attendee. Cost is a suggested $10 donation-Cash donation accepted on site or Donate Here. You must have a RSVP to attend this program- There is limited seating.  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://coloradonma.org/event/into-lion-country-research-on-colorados-top-predator-3-26-2026/
LOCATION:Kannah Creek Brewing Company\, 1960 N 12th Street\, grand junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monument on Tap Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260524T163000
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SUMMARY:Then and Now Celebrating Colorado National Monument
DESCRIPTION:The legacy of Colorado National Monument traces back to the visionaries like John Otto\, whose foresight and passion for preserving the beauty of the land led to its establishment in 1911. Over the years\, many others have recognized the significance of this unique landscape and worked tirelessly to protect and preserve it.  \nJoin Terri Ahern\, on Colorado National Monument’s 115th birthday\, as she shares her passion and knowledge of this beautiful landscape through photos and storytelling.  \nTerri and her husband\, Rick\, moved to the “best slope” in 2000 after falling in love with the high desert canyon country. She has been a volunteer at the Colorado National Monument since April 2006 as a Trail Ambassador\, and assists with special projects in the Cultural & Natural Resources Division and enjoys the annual Desert Bighorn Sheep Count. Terri currently leads hikes for active adults & seniors through New Dimensions Lifelong Learning Institute.  \n\nRSVP’s not required\, park passes are required for entrance to the park. 
URL:https://coloradonma.org/event/then-and-now-celebrating-colorado-national-monument-3/
LOCATION:Saddlehorn Visitor Center\, 1750 Rim Rock Drive\, Fruita\, CO\, 81521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks & Presentations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260620T120000
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SUMMARY:Among Canyon Shadows Book Signing with Joyce B. Lohse
DESCRIPTION:On June 20\, 1911\, a dozen or so invited local guests arrived in Monument Canyon on horseback and in horse-drawn buggies to witness the marriage of Beatrice and John Otto. They traveled for miles along a winding\, rocky trail. John Otto had cleared and built the route through the rugged canyon\, though guests still had to walk the final portion of the trail to reach the wedding altar. ~Joyce Lohse\, Among Canyon Shadows\, Filter Press\,LLC \nTo help celebrate the 115th wedding anniversary\, Joyce Lohse\, author of Among Canyon Shadows\, will be signing books on the back lanai of the Saddlehorn Visitor Center alongside our Community Artist in Park\, Katelyn Pierce from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026.  \nAmong Canyon Shadows: An Eastern Artist in Western Colorado by Joyce B. Lohse is a historical biography that tells the true story of Beatrice Farnham\, an independent Boston artist who traveled to western Colorado in 1911 to paint the region’s dramatic canyon landscapes. The book explores Farnham’s artistic journey\, her connection to John Otto\, and the enduring spirit of the early Monument landscape.  \nJoyce Lohse\, author of Among Canyon Shadows\nJoyce B Lohse combines her journalism background with western history research to write historical biographies for readers of all ages. She is a former administrator for Women Writing the West and has written history articles for magazines including True West\, Steamboat\, Colorado Central\, and Women Out West. Lohse is a fiber artist and a member of the Colorado National Monument Association (CNMA). \nDetails: \nDate and Time : Saturday\, June 20\, 2026 10:00 am- 12:00 pm \nLocation: Saddlehorn Visitor Center \nRegistration: Not required- Open House \nNote: Park passes are required. Carpooling is encouraged. The event may be cancelled or postponed due to the weather. 
URL:https://coloradonma.org/event/among-canyon-shadows-book-signing-with-joyce-b-lohse-6-20-2026/
LOCATION:Saddlehorn Visitor Center\, 1750 Rim Rock Drive\, Fruita\, CO\, 81521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Artist in Park,Talks & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260627T090000
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SUMMARY:Desert Mala Necklace Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this four-hour workshop\, Lynnea of DarcMoon will guide you through the process of setting intentions and hand-tying them into your own 108-bead mala necklace. With more than 20 types of gemstones to choose from\, you’ll create a piece that is both meaningful and uniquely yours.  \nHeld just before the Strawberry Full Moon and the Summer Solstice\, this workshop offers a perfect opportunity to harness seasonal energy and set intentions for the months ahead. Surrounded by the beauty of Colorado National Monument\, you’ll find inspiration as you create in a peaceful outdoor setting.  \n15% of the ticket sale will be donated to CNMA to further our mission of supporting knowledge\, passion\, and dedication to enable stewardship and preservation of Colorado National Monument.  \nParticipants are welcome to bring a journal to reflect on and record their intentions\, as well as a personal bead to incorporate into their necklace if desired.  \nWe will be set up in the shade\, but please come prepared for changing weather conditions. Reading glasses are recommended for detailed beading work\, and you may wish to bring snacks and drinks to stay comfortable throughout the workshop.  \nDetails:   \nDate: Saturday\, June 27\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 am- 1:00 pm \nLocation: Devils Kitchen Picnic Shelter  \nCost: $100 \nWhat to Bring:    \n\nWater\, snacks\, picnic lunch.\nHat and sunscreen.\nReading glasses. \n\nWhat’s Included:   \n\nAll materials for a 108-bead mala necklace (with 20+ gemstones to choose from) \n4 hours of hands-on instruction \nGuided reflection on personal intention and lunar energy \n\nRegistration: Risk forms must be signed prior to the event.    \nNote: Program may be cancelled or postponed due to weather. Park passes are required. Carpooling is encouraged. 
URL:https://coloradonma.org/event/desert-mala-necklace-workshop-06-27-2026/
LOCATION:Devils Kitchen Picnic Shelter\, 2300 Monument Rd\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260715T180000
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SUMMARY:Let's Go Birding!
DESCRIPTION:“Accessibility” and “inclusivity” are often used interchangeably\, but they describe two different ideas. Accessibility focuses on the physical design of spaces\, while inclusivity reflects the attitudes and culture that help people feel welcomed and supported. In outdoor recreation\, both can still be difficult to find.  \nThrough a summer partnership with Environment for the Americas and Birdability\, Lily Zavarella is serving as the Let’s Go \n \nBirding intern at Colorado National Monument\, helping create a more inclusive birding community for people with disabilities. She is a rising sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing degrees in Environmental Science and Biology.  As a neurodivergent individual\, Lily hopes to help others discover a sense of belonging outdoors through birding. Her favorite bird is currently the Clark’s nutcracker — though that may change by next week.  \nJoin us for this special Monument on Tap program as Lily shares what she has learned about building a more inclusive birding community while celebrating the remarkable diversity of Western Colorado’s bird species.   \nMonument on Tap is a Colorado National Monument Association lecture series that takes the learning out of the park and into the community—supporting local voices\, shared knowledge\, and meaningful connection. Please help support CNMA- Your donation directly supports CNMA programming and helps advance the mission of the National Park Service by providing meaningful special events\, presentations\, and educational opportunities that connect our community to the Colorado National Monument. Donate to CNMA.   \nJeff and Marlen\, the owners of Desierto Rojo\, have generously offered to close their restaurant to the public during our program so we can have a quieter space where everyone will be able to comfortably hear the speaker. In appreciation of their generosity\, we kindly ask that each RSVP purchase at least one food or drink item from their menu during the event. Thank you for helping us support local businesses that support our community!  \nDetails:        \n\nDate: Wednesday\, July 15th 2026\nTime: 6:00 pm- Please come early to order food and drinks. The talk will start at 6:30 pm \nLocation: Desierto Rojo- 233 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita\, CO 81521 \nRegistration: Please make an RSVP for each attendee. You must have a RSVP to attend this program- There is limited seating.   \n\n— \nCan’t make this Monument on Tap? Lily is hosting weekly bird walks this summer\, click this link for more information or visit Colorado National Monument’s calendar. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://coloradonma.org/event/lets-go-birding-7-15-2026/
LOCATION:Desierto Rojo\, 233 E. Aspen Ave.\, Fruita\, CO\, 81521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monument on Tap Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260804T163000
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting- Colorado River Flow Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Confluence Center to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for our brand-new Colorado River Flow exhibit\, generously made possible by the CWCB and Ute Water!  \nAfterwards\, there will be a hydrology presentation that is part of the Common Grounds Speaker Series.   \nTitle: The Future of the Colorado: Hydrology and Home Conservation  \nPresentation Description: How do we navigate a changing climate in an already arid landscape? Join us for an evening that bridges big-picture river science with actionable steps you can take in your own backyard.  \nFirst\, Gigi Richard will set the stage by breaking down the current hydrology of the Colorado River\, giving us a clear look at the vital lifeblood of our region. Then\, Deb Kennard will bring the conversation home by providing practical\, outdoor water conservation steps specifically tailored for individuals and homeowners. Whether you want to better understand the future of Western water or looking for easy ways to reduce your own footprint\, this presentation offers the knowledge and tools our community needs to collectively shape a sustainable future.  \n Date: August 4\, 2026  \nSchedule:  \n\n4:30 PM: Arrive and mingle. \n\n\n5:00 PM: Introduction from Confluence Center staff\, Colorado Water Conservation Board\, Ute Water plus ribbon-cutting for the new Colorado River Flow exhibit. \n\n\n5:15 PM– The Future of the Colorado: Hydrology and Home Conservation- presentation \n\n\n6:30 PM: Event Concludes \nNo RSVP
URL:https://coloradonma.org/event/ribbon-cutting-colorado-river-flow-exhibit-8-4-2026/
LOCATION:Confluence Center\, 2596 Dos Rios Drive\, grand junction\, CO\, 81507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks & Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260805T200000
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SUMMARY:Bison-tennial: A Monument on Tap Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Monument on Tap with Resiliency Ranger\, Amber Martin and Volunteer in Park\, Terri Ahern as they uncover the story of the bison brought to Colorado National Monument by John Otto in 1925. Explore the history of the Monument’s bison herd\, Otto’s vision for wildlife on the Monument\, and the unintended consequences of introducing bison to this fragile desert landscape. The evening will also feature a rare bison skull from a distant descendant within Colorado National Monument’s original bison bloodline\, now part of COLM’s collection and gifted by Badlands National Park.  \nAmber Martin\, COLM Resiliency Ranger\nAmber Martin is the Resiliency Ranger at Colorado National Monument and leads the National Park Service’s first resiliency-focused ranger program. A U.S. Air Force veteran\, Amber blends her passion for mental health and outdoor healing with a deep connection to bison. While researching John Otto\, she uncovered the Monument’s bison history and worked with Badlands National Park to preserve a skull from a distant descendant of Colorado National Monument’s original herd.  \nTerri Ahern\, VIP – Volunteer in Park\nTerri and her husband\, Rick\, moved to the “best slope” in 2000 after falling in love with the high desert canyon country. She has been a volunteer at the Colorado National Monument since April 2006 as a Trail Ambassador\, and assists with special projects in the Cultural & Natural Resources Division and enjoys the annual Desert Bighorn Sheep Count. Terri currently leads hikes for active adults & seniors through New Dimensions Lifelong Learning Institute.  \n  \n  \nMonument on Tap is a CNMA lecture series that takes the learning out of the park and into the community—supporting local voices\, shared knowledge\, and meaningful connection.  \nPlease help support CNMA! Your donation directly supports CNMA programming and helps advance the mission of the National Park Service by providing meaningful special events\, presentations\, and educational opportunities that connect our community to the Colorado National Monument. Donate to CNMA  \nDetails:         \n\nDate: Wednesday\, August 5th\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 pm- Please come early to order food and drinks. The talk will start at 6:30 pm \nLocation: Desierto Rojo- 233 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita\, CO 81521  \n\n\nRegistration: Please make an RSVP for each attendee. You must have a RSVP to attend this program- There is limited seating.\nJeff and Marlen\, the owners of Desierto Rojo\, have generously offered to close their restaurant to the public during our program so we can have a quieter space where everyone will be able to comfortably hear the speaker. In appreciation of their generosity\, we kindly ask that each RSVP purchase at least one food or drink item from their menu during the event. If you are not planning to order anything\, we ask that you please leave the RSVP spot open for someone else who is willing to support Desierto Rojo. \nThank you for helping us support local businesses that support our community! \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://coloradonma.org/event/bison-tennial-a-monument-on-tap-celebration-8-5-2026/
LOCATION:Desierto Rojo\, 233 E. Aspen Ave.\, Fruita\, CO\, 81521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monument on Tap Series
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SUMMARY:Then and Now - National Park Service 110th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:The National Park Service (NPS) was established on August 25\, 1916 and celebrates its birthday on this date each year. This year\, 2026\, marks the 110th anniversary of the NPS.  \nJoin Terri Ahern as she shares her passion\, history and knowledge of Colorado National Monument’s beautiful landscape through photos and storytelling.   \nTerri and her husband\, Rick\, moved to the “best slope” in 2000 after falling in love with the high desert canyon country. She has been a volunteer at Colorado National Monument since April 2006 as a trail ambassador\, and assists with special projects in the Cultural & Natural Resources Division and enjoys the annual Desert Bighorn Sheep Count.  \nRSVPs not required – Park pass required for entrance to the park. \n 
URL:https://coloradonma.org/event/then-and-now-national-park-service-110th-birthday/
LOCATION:Saddlehorn Visitor Center\, 1750 Rim Rock Drive\, Fruita\, CO\, 81521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks & Presentations
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